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FRIDAY

October 4

Homecoming Welcome Desk

Pick up your event itinerary and name tags, and ask any event questions here. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to browse old volumes of the Reveille, meet other Tigers, and reminisce about your days on campus. 

Memorial Union

8 am – 4:30 pm

Free refreshments 

Bickle-Schmidt Athletic Complex Groundbreaking

Celebrate the beginning of construction for this game-changing facility that will benefit all our student-athletes.

Lewis Field Stadium

9:00 am

Alumni Award Recipients Meet & Greet

Help us celebrate the Fort Hays State University alumni award recipients. Community members, students, and the general public are welcome to join us in recognizing these incredible award recipients. 

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art

Oktoberfest

During this two-day event, enjoy authentic German food, music, and fun activities to reunite with old friends while celebrating Ellis County Volga German culture and tradition. Make sure to visit our Alumni/Foundation tent!

Hays Municipal Park, South Main Street

10:30 am – 7 am 

Half Century Club Social & Luncheon

What could be better than reuniting with college classmates on campus? Join us as we induct the 50-year class of 1974 into the Half Century Club, comprised of Tigers who graduated 50 or more years ago and retired FHSU faculty and staff. We will also recognize the 60-year class of 1964.

Members of the honored classes will have their photo taken with President Tisa Mason during the social.

Memorial Union

Social: 11 am

Luncheon followed by Induction: 12 am

Cost: $22

Registration deadline: September 20

Campus Walking Tour

Relive your time at Fort Hays State as you walk through campus and see what’s new.  

Memorial Union – Meet in Sunset Atrium 

1:30 pm

Class Reunion Campus/Hays Bus Tour

Members of the honor classes of 1974 and 1964 can enjoy a bus tour around campus and the city of Hays. Your guide will tell you all about the latest changes and projects.

Memorial Union – Meet in Sunset Atrium 

2:00 pm

Alumni & Friends Awards Banquet

Join us as we present the 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards, Distinguished Service Award, and Young Alumni Awards to our deserving award recipients

Memorial Union

Reception Social: 6 pm

Dinner Banquet: 7 pm

Cost: $30

Registration deadline: September 20